New Britain Herald Newspaper, August 22, 1921, Page 9

e VETERANS UNVELL | A. E. F. MONUMENT in French Event Flirey, France, Aug. 21. (Associated Press.)—Lorraine’s monument to the American expeditionary the dedication of which was one of the principal objects of the present visit of the American Legion delegation to France, was unveiled here today by the Legion's representatives in the presence of the whole countrysi Marshal Foch, Louis Barthou, Minis- ter of War, and Ambassador Herrick partcipating in the ceremonies. The people of Flirey, who all speak more or less English as the result of their long association with the Amer- jcans who held the sector, were deep- ly affected, laughing and crying by turns as they exchanged greetings with their American friends. The Legionaries came in automo- biles from Metz, stopping on the way while Major John G. Emery, National Commander of the Legion, who served in the 1st division in the war, placed a wreath on the grave of Lieut. Jeft- erson Feigl, the first officer of the 1st division killed in France, Major Emery himself received from M. Marthou ths insignia of Commander of the Legion of Honor and from Marshal Foch the War Cross with palm, in recognition of his having been wounded during the fighting in the Argonme and being cited in American army orders. Presi- dent Harding, General Pershing, Ambassador Herrick, Major Emery, Marhal Foch and M. Barthou were The monument, unveiled today. which is a blunt obelisk-shaped shaft bearing bas-reliefs of two “dough- toys” with appropriate inscriptions, stands beside the road, facing the village, between the village and the old fighting front. From the monu- ment the trenches and entanglements of the former battle line are still vis- ible. Flirey itself, where every house was destsroyed in the war, is now half rebuilt. In his address at the unveiling Ma- jor Emery expressed the hope that the enemy of 1918 would always remem- ber three things: “First—We didn’t trust them in the past and won't let hem trick us into impotency in the future. Second—We kow the victory Is ours, notwith- standing thy assume to think other- wise. Third—W emust always be pre- pared to speak to them in a language the understand.” Marshal Foch told the Legionaries. ‘We must be strons; and we can have strength in peace only as we have it in war, through unity.” Besides the speakers there werc many notable persons present, in- ciuding Ambassador Jusserand, Major Gen. Henry T. Allen, commander of the American Army of Occupation, seorge W. Wickersham, Mrs. Douglas Robinson and Mrs. G. M. Minor, Pres- ident General of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Major Emery brought the Mayor of T’lirey an autographed photograph of President Harding, inscribed: “To the people of Flirey, with cordial greet- ings from the United States to France.” This will hang in the one- room woode shack which serves Flirey as City Hall, school, Post Office and telegraph office. After the ceremony the representa- tives of the Legion went to Etain, the home of former President Poincare, to dedicate a monument to the civil-- l:ans there who were executed by the Gerans. The ex-president received them in person. The party returned to Metz for the night. forces, RETURNS FROM TRIP. Washington, Aug. 22.—President and /Mrs. Harding returned to Washington shortly after 9 o'clock this morning from their week-end cruise on the May- flower. THE NEW CHIEF Here's William J. Burns, the new thief of tho secret service. The pic- ure was snapped at the White House ust after he had left a conference b President Harding. “Now hold your feet up!” the starter warns. Rice, one of New York's younger society roller coaster that features the annual street fair at Southampton, fashionable resort. The girl is Miss Helen ready for a ride on the L. I, leader: Window Glass Makers Are to Decide On Scale Pittsburgh, Aug. 22.—Joseph Nee- iam, president of the National Win- ijow Glass Workers, today met the abor committee of the National as- sociation of Window Glass Mfrs., in effort to decide on a wage scale or the coming year. Factories af- ected by the decision are known as hand factories” and are widely scattered throughout the middle west. The manufacturers asked a reduc- on of 35 per cent and the union at a recent conference in Clevelind conceeded per cent Leaders of both sides expressed the hope that 1 satisfactory scale would be found »etween the two extremes. in 25 WILL CONSIDER PROGRAM. The New Britain Industrial Confer- 2nce will be entertained at a lunch- ~on by the chairman, M. K. Pasco, at ‘he New Britain club tomorrownoon Following the luncheon a discussion of winter plans will take place and a tentative program will be adopted. Secretary Preble had drawn up an ¢laborate program for winter activi- ‘ies and plans to keep things boom- ing during the coming months. Denmark Issues Invitation For Parliamentary Meeting Copenhagen, Aug. 22.—Denmark has issued an invitation to the inter- parliamentary conference to hold its next meeting in this country. U. § Senator William Brown McKinley and one of the American delegates at the orference which closed its sessions at Stockholm last week, has accepted t7e Danish invitation in behalf of the American delegates. LARGE BARN BURNS, Oneida, N. Y., Aug. 22.—A huge lairy barn, one of the largest of lts kind in central New York owned by Oneida Community Ltd., together with a testing barn and two silos were de- stroyed by fire early today. The first >stimate of the loss is $50,000. Peace at White House Kennels Laddie Boy, airedale, was made official mascot of the White House by President Harding when he was day. Oh Boy, pure-bred English to the White House. When Oh his own he didn't get along with X. Jackson, official keeper of maker. Now you see the result. elected. bull dos, Boy Laddie Boy. the kennels, All went well until irauguration as born that day and presented big enough to have a voice of For several months William has been acting as a peace- grew DOINGS OF THE DUFFS MONDAY, AUGUST 22, 1021, — e ——— SING A SONG TO EUROPE All together: down!” The latest athlete looking Froitzheim, undefeated tennis champion of Germany, shown Coming over to meet our wizards. Berlin court. Local City Officials To Meet Hartford Team Alderman John F. Gill and Coun- cilmen Howard Timbrell and M. T. Kerwin have been named by the mayor to serve as a committee to ar- range for a baseball game between the local and Hartford city officials. The game will probably be staged this weelk. TO RE-WRITE RECORDS. Charter and Ordinances Will Also Be Correcte: The work of re-writing and cor- recting the charter and ordinances of the city will be undertaken shortly by Mayor O. F. Curtis and Acting Corporation Counsel Mortimer H. Camp. The books are in poor shape at present, the mayor finds. Several ordinances which have been repealed, some which are obsolete and at least one which was never adopted appear on the official records, an investiga- tion discloses. The charter is in bet- ter condition but will benefit by re- writing, the mayor believes. * You keep sending 'em over; we'll keep knocking for a first cl drubbing here is REPAIRING TRACKS. The Connecticut company has a force of men at work repairing the tracks and roadbed on Chestnut street in front of the car barn. Old rails and ties are being replaced and a ing of 1 1-2 inch of stone is being placed under the tracks. All the old switches have been torn out and will be replaced with new ones. In the meantime cars are stopping on both sides of the torn-up tracks. TS ON RETREAT. Rev. John T. Winters, pastor, and Rev. William A. Downey of St. Mary’s church and Rev. J. Leo Sullivan of seph’s church are on their an- retreat this week at Keyser Patrick Daly, pastor Josep Rev. Thomas J. 2den, pastor of St. John the Evange- ; and Rev. Walter A. McCrann and Rev. W. A. Krause of St. Mary returned from the island where th were on retreat during the past wee! Chief Justice Taft's New Home William H. Taft, chief justice of the supreme court, Washington residence from Alvan T. has bought this Fuller, Massachusetts representative. Miss Alice Lord, of Brooklyn, went to Antwerp as a swimmer and diver on the American Olympic team. Dick Landon, of Yale, world champion high jumper, wa: 1 on the team. They became engaged. Now Dick is teaching Alice the dive, at Brizhton B igh jump and Alice is teaching Dick how to swim and ach, _ A BLANKET ORDER, AS 'TWERE P Mrs. Two Bonnet left the Pine Tree Indian reserva: at the frontier day celebration in Chevenne, Wyo. dressed as she had never seen Indian mai nathnig beach. the wind. ion for a few days She saw white women ens dressed. That was on the So she ran to offer them her prize shawl as protection from And the girls refused it! OUR TWENTY ALLEYS Are All Refinished and in As Good Shape As Skill Can Put Them Get in Practice Early for Fall Leagues Make Reservations Now for Leagues ROGERS RECREATION BUILDI WELL, I'M GOING To TRY AND COOK MYSELF z ONE MEAL WHILE HelEN AND JusT f WHAT ) LIKE Too- IS AWAY - ey Zer J /' Qb o ///" S ) A X Tl SOME BODY AT THE FRONT | UNDERSTAND MRS, DUFF 1S STILL AWAY - WON'T YOu COME OVER AND HAVE DINNER WITH LS P THANKS, BAILEY, BUT | HAVE A STEAK ON THE STOVE RIGHT Now! I’M ALL SET! THANKS JUST THE